Weekend Anchor & Investigative Reporter

Charlotte TV-WSOC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CMG Media Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking an enterprising Reporter/Anchor to join WSOC Charlotte's newsroom. The role focuses on breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage, with responsibility to produce original reporting during the week and anchor weekend newscasts.

The ideal candidate has strong live reporting skills, sharp writing, and a track record of ethical journalism, plus the ability to engage audiences across TV and social platforms.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience reporting live from the field on breaking news and severe weather.
• Strong writing skills and sound news judgement, with a commitment to accuracy, fairness and journalistic ethics.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Anchor live Saturday and Sunday newscasts with authority, credibility and strong storytelling.
• Lead breaking news and severe weather coverage during weekend broadcasts.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, meteorologists and newsroom leaders to shape editorial content and presentation.
• Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased.
• Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Ability to cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives.
• Move audience between all platforms with a strong social media presence.
• Demonstrate curiosity that drives understanding of current events.

Skills

Live reporting from field

Anchoring

Social media savvy

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related discipline

Job description

CMG Media Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking an enterprising Reporter/Anchor to join WSOC Charlotte's newsroom. The role focuses on breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage, with responsibility to produce original reporting during the week and anchor weekend newscasts.

The ideal candidate has strong live reporting skills, sharp writing, and a track record of ethical journalism, plus the ability to engage audiences across TV and social platforms.